<p>Lemaitre1- I am a teacher as well and have seen kids not diagnosed who are probably on the spectrum. Some people it does not impact as much, and they can manage fine without a diagnosis or accommodations. In my son’s case, it severely affects his ability to function and accommodations are necessary in order for him to be successful(and survive).</p>
<p>How has college gone for him? Noticed this thread is 3 years old! My son doesn’t want disclosure either but likes the help that’s available to the general population in some schools.</p>
<p>The thread is only a month old.</p>
<p>The original post was about disclosure when applying, which is different from disclosure once accepted (or attending).</p>
<p>If your son or daughter can thrive (or even just make it) without accommodations, that’s great, but some who are reading these threads have kids who may not be able to survive without them. So disclosure after admission, and before attendance, is essential so that they can register with the disabilities office and get accommodations documented, just in case.</p>
<p>Schools prefer to deal with the worst case scenario on paper, rather than deal with a crisis after the fact. The student does not need to use the accommodations, but it helps to have them available.</p>